Rimless Cubes - Do they no longer exist?

[kput]

Thinking about getting back in the hobby, and would really like to go with a rimless cube tank. Considered going with an AIO - but would almost rather go with a drilled or HOB setup since most of these allinones are $500++ and still need upgrades.

but I'm having 0 luck finding a nice rimless cube with clear silicone. 25-60 gallons, under $300~.

does nothing like this exist? I know deepblue went under, but can't find a sea pro either. The only tank I've seen is the Aqueon rimless,and I just don't want something that crappy.


any tips? Links?

 

[CasperOe]

You may be able to approach a custom maker with the specifications you want if you can't find the exact tank you're looking for. It's not too expensive, at least not here in the UK! :-)

Just had a 4 foot sump made as per my specifications for £220 couple of months ago.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

That price point doesn't exist anymore for a rimless tank (outside of aqueon). I've been pricing for a replacement 50g and/or 60g cubes as of late (Past few weeks) and you start at approx +- 400$ for a rimmed 60 cube and that's before the overflow & drilling.

 

[PizzaIan339]

If you don’t mine black silicone and a slightly smaller tank than you wanted why not go for the IM15? It is super budget friendly.

 

[kput]

I actually ended up with a pretty stellar on an Aqua Japan 28 - not quite a cube, but close enough. Stand, tank, and sump for under 600 bucks, can't complain!

It does have black slilicone which I wanted to go away from, but it's sapphire glass so I can live with it lol

 

[E.R.A.]

Waterbox and Fiji both have cubes that size. I am currently looking at building a mid size cube right now.

 

[pygo1]

I actually ended up with a pretty stellar on an Aqua Japan 28 - not quite a cube, but close enough. Stand, tank, and sump for under 600 bucks, can't complain!

It does have black slilicone which I wanted to go away from, but it's sapphire glass so I can live with it lol

How has the Aqua Japan tank been for you? I've also been endlessly searching for a cube and can't bring myself to go with the aqueon. My LFS has a 24" cube for around $450, but that's without drilling or overflow. I'm about to take an hour drive on Saturday to look at/pick up an Aqua Japan 50 "cube" 24x24x20 for $280. Comes with overflow, dual returns and partially piped. Seems like a great deal as long as the larger Aqua Japan tanks are trustworthy. I've only ever seen their little pico tanks in person and they don't have much of an online presence

 

[Toolfan333]

Thinking about getting back in the hobby, and would really like to go with a rimless cube tank. Considered going with an AIO - but would almost rather go with a drilled or HOB setup since most of these allinones are $500++ and still need upgrades.

but I'm having 0 luck finding a nice rimless cube with clear silicone. 25-60 gallons, under $300~.

does nothing like this exist? I know deepblue went under, but can't find a sea pro either. The only tank I've seen is the Aqueon rimless,and I just don't want something that crappy.


any tips? Links?

Petco has aqueon rimsless cubes from 5-60g I believe and they’re all under $300 with clear silicone. They also have frequent 50% off sales on them. I got an14g cube for $37 during a sale.

 

[pygo1]

Petco has aqueon rimsless cubes from 5-60g I believe and they’re all under $300 with clear silicone. They also have frequent 50% off sales on them. I got an14g cube for $37 during a sale.

You might've missed the Aqueon hate portion of this thread :P

I almost pulled the trigger on one, but missed the sale by a day, then rethought my life choices

 

[Toolfan333]

You might've missed the Aqueon hate portion of this thread :p

I almost pulled the trigger on one, but missed the sale by a day, then rethought my life choices

lol I did not read through
But if you decide to get one, I’ve had no issues with my aqueons and a couple are several years old

 

[pygo1]

lol I did not read through
But if you decide to get one, I’ve had no issues with my aqueons and a couple are several years old

I decided against it because there were mixed reports on if it was tempered glass or not and I would need to drill it. Otherwise, I was likely going to reseal it myself with some extra bracing just for peace of mind lol

 

[Toolfan333]

I decided against it because there were mixed reports on if it was tempered glass or not and I would need to drill it. Otherwise, I was likely going to reseal it myself with some extra bracing just for peace of mind lol

Oh ok, makes sense. I have no idea if they’re tempered or not. I always run canisters or HOBs since I don’t trust myself to drill